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bijitendra Posts: 89

ok, the title says it loud. Can i use an ordinary camera flash available in the market (with slight modifications, of course) with my k750??
Has any1 done/tried it b4? Pls do let me know
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Posted: 2005-08-16 14:51:11
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JK Posts: > 500

And your reason would be?
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Posted: 2005-08-16 14:58:28
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max_wedge Posts: > 500

well, that could be a lot of work

First, you have to find a flash unit that runs on the same voltage as the SE unit. Then you need to remove the hotshoe contact, and graft a fastport conector in it's place, ensuring the power is wired in correctly.

That is probably only the start - you may need to redesign the flash curcuitry, work out a table of flash settings mapped to the SE camera values, and god knows what else

Having done all that, you may find the flash will only operate if it is able to communicate with the SE phone, so you will then need to design and program (or steal from the SE flash unit) a microprocessor to install in the aftermarket flash unit.

Compared to all that, the SE flash unit is actually pretty damn cheap and convenient!!!
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Posted: 2005-08-16 15:24:19
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jeko.uk Posts: > 500

the se flash can be found here for £19.95

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/6228.htm
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Posted: 2005-08-16 16:10:14
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JK Posts: > 500

I think he wants a specially modified one to communicate with aliens in outaspace!!!

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Posted: 2005-08-16 16:19:16
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bijitendra Posts: 89

no actually we dont have any1 selling the original se unit here in india, and getting it ordered means importing it from somewhere else and thats gonna cost me a fortune
anyways.... the procedure seems a hell lot to me and looks like i have to be contented with the twin-headlights that the k750 comes bundled with !!!
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Posted: 2005-08-17 05:53:10
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max_wedge Posts: > 500

hehe, yeah twin headlights, good descriotion

Better spread than the K700, but not a true flash...
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Posted: 2005-08-17 09:12:34
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JK Posts: > 500

Im still curious as to why u want it? coz AFAIK its not broken or anything... dont u like it or what?
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Posted: 2005-08-17 09:28:35
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s0real Posts: 47

it'd probably be cheaper / easier to buy a 2mp camera with built in flash and use that instead...
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Posted: 2005-08-17 18:30:38
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bijitendra Posts: 89

Its not broken or anything. The problem is that the original MXE-60 flash is not available for sale here in India, and i want a proper flash with the K750 as I have seen the quality of pics taken by the 750 in the dark with a flash, its much, MUCH better than the headlights.
see 4 urself, on this test/review:
http://gsmarena.com/review.php3?idReview=46&idPage=2

Now I hope u can understand why I need a flash so badly

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Posted: 2005-08-17 19:21:55
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